Choose the Spiritual Path as per your Nature !

Each of us has a different nature. The spiritual path that we choose needs to be suited to our individual temperment and propensities. For ega person who is highly intellectual may not find himself suited to a spiritual practice which involves reciting prayers and devotional hymns. He has a habit of questioning and needs to be convinced before accepting anything. On the other hand a person who is more emotional by nature may not be prone to logical reasoning. He may accept what is said more easily than the one with an intellectual disposition. Also a person who is more physical by nature may take to an action oriented spiritual pursuit.

This is the reason the scriptures talk about Svadharama and Paradharma activities. Svadharma activities are in alignment with your nature. You will evolve if you choose them. Paradharma activities are against your nature and would be detrimental for your spiritual evolution.

Which is right? The path of knowledge based on reasoning and logic. Or the path of devotion based on surrender.In absolute terms, both. What matters is the sincerity and earnestness with which the seeker pursues the spiritual practice he chooses.

The intensity of the urge he has to reach the goal. The thirst for liberation.The goal is the same of realising ones true being. Though the paths apparently look different, they will converge.

A spiritual aspirant needs to be concious of the path that best suits him, based on his predominant tendencies. This will hasten his spiritual progress.